May 2009
Tuesday 'drop ins' suspended for 6 weeks
Because of building work in the Equity Centre, which is being fitted with a fully accessible toilet and kitchen, the regular Tuesday evening 'drop-ins' have been suspended for six weeks beginning 25 May.
May 4th
Bank holiday: Equity Centre and Equity Partnership offices closed, but the Centre is available for member's bookings.
May 5th
Open Access Cafe in the Equity Centre, 5.30 - 8pm.
Book Club in the Equity Centre, 8pm.
May 7th
Lesbian and Bi women sexual health drop in at the Equity Centre, 5.30 - 7pm. For more details contact Lesley on 01274 527759/79 or email lesley@equitypartnership.org.uk.
May 19th
Lesbian and Bi women sexual health drop in at the Equity Centre, 5.30 - 7pm. For more details contact Lesley on 01274 527759/79 or email lesley@equitypartnership.org.uk.
May 21st
Orientation, gender and the ex-gay movement. Perterson Toscano, a comedian, actor and Quaker minister spent 17 years in fundamentalist Christian 'ex-gay treatment', hoping to 'cure' his homosexuality. In 1999, he fully came out and accepted himself as a gay man. Interjecting scenes from his one-person comedy sketches, along with video clips, personal narrative, and the most current information about the ex-gay movement, Peterson's interactive presentation leaves his audience informed and better equipped to address false claims of the Ex-Gay Movement. As the co-founder of , Peterson also reveals the damage that can come to people who pursue to change their orientation and the creative ways ex-gay survivors have reclaimed their lives. N3, Richmond Bldg, University of Bradford, 7-9pm, free.
May 23rd
Fancy kickboxing?
Keep fit and keep safe by learning a little kickboxing. There's a taster day at the Equity Centre on Saturday 23 May - three sessions, 11am - 12.00, 12.15 - 1.15pm, 1.30 - 2.30pm. For more information contact Jake by email or telephone 01274 727759/79.
May 28th
An Evening of Comedy and Culture on the lines of the sell-out event during Pride last year, it's the opening event of Pride 2009. Places are limited so book early as when it's full it's full (fire regulations!). At the Colour Museum, next door to the Equity Centre, at 6.30 for 7pm, the evening will have authors V G Lee and Narvel Annable, poets Clare Shaw and James Nash, and the fabulous cabaret act the Trudy and Judy Show. There's a free raffle to be drawn on the evening, the prize is a meal for two at Relish in Hebden Bridge. To book email Rachel or call her on 01274 727759/79. It's not too early right now!
May 30th
The big Bradford Pride 2009 day. Events all afternoon in Centenary Square with the rainbow flag flying over City Hall. This is Bradford's first ever major city centre celebration by the district's LGB communities.
Beginning with star broadcaster and writer Amy Lame hosting the event, there will be stage acts all afternoon from 2pm till 6.30pm, a market with a variety of stalls, and a family marquee with children's activities.
Stage acts confirmed at the moment include Alexandra Queen of the Deaf World, a unique and spectacular performance where disco meets deaf signing. The popular Gay Abandon choir will be entertaining and Timberlina will be there. DJs from local venues will keep things buzzing throughout the afternoon with Tom Booze (winner of the recent Bradford 'Drag Factor' competition), Buffet DJs, Missy Mincing from Bradford's popular gay-friendly bar Rafters, and the Bet Lynch Dancers.
Keep an eye on this space for updates as new acts and events are finalised.
If you'd like to participate or help in some way contact Rachel on 01274 727759/79, email mailto:%20rachel@equitypartnership.org.uk. If you want to do something on the 'big' day, 30 May, she'll put you on to Jenny, the Pride Coordinator, or you can email her directly on mailto:%20info@jwilsonas.co.uk.
May 31st
Pride 2009 Walk. The traditional Bradford Pride Walk starts at Ilkley train station at 11.15am on Sunday 31 May. To book a place please email Rachel or phone her on 01274 727759/79. An 'accessible' walk is also being arranged; for details contact rachel or watch this space.
